What a splendid morning I’ve had! I’ve just bought and downloaded three of the bands I’ve been crushing on this week. I feel it only fair to share them (and I notice that my Music and Film categories are feeling slightly neglected). 323 more words

Alright, not sure which planet alignments are influencing me about this, but I *finally* feel like blogging again. After a long break, during which I’ve mainly been posting music, Scarlet Tartlet will soon be back with posts on astrology, food, more music, and perhaps a little travel, too. 22 more words

“Down in the Yards” is the new video from the dance-rock troopers, Rubblebucket. Known for tight horns, sexy awkward dance moves, and live shows that transport audiences to a magical happy place, the Brooklyn-based eight-piece has delivered another fantastic visual interpretation of a song off their latest album… 175 more words

Rubblebucket’s latest album Omega La La is by far one of my favorite albums of 2011, and it hasn’t even been officially released yet. The album officially drops June 7, but it is available for free on the band’s website. 156 more words

In spite of the lack of income for artists, everyone loves free music. For budding stars eager to increase their listenership, releasing music for free download is an excellent way to get their sound out there, but when artists drop an entire album, us poor fans nearly weep with joy. 412 more words